A lick of paint is needed

Although my wife and I as well as most of the populace are relieved that the Market Place has now been completed we are extremely disappointed with the outcome.

The main issue is the apparent lack of a partnership between council and shop owners whereby the council should clean the paving areas on a regular basis and shop owners to tidy up shop fronts, such as a lick of paint etc and also clean shop front areas on a regular basis.

In relation to litter there are very few bins provided for in and around the Market Place, which is astonishing given the cost of the development which obviously fails to recognise the footfall in the town and the numerous takeaway coffee eating stations.

Further if you look behind most of the shops you will find litter/rubbish liberally spread in these areas which appear to have unknown ownership responsibility.

We are keen supporters of Wokingham but given it’s reputation for a prime place to live we believe that the issues above detract seriously from a reasonable standard of care which is the responsibility of the council on the one hand and the shop owners on the other.

Naturally the ordinary shopper etc can assist but requires the tools and appropriate actions from the council and shop owners to encourage them to modify some of their current habits.

Thank you for your attention. Edward Egan, Wokingham